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Porcupine

CR 1/4 Animal N Tiny HD 1

This small-eyed rodent has a rounded body with numerous quills running all over its back.

Description

Porcupines are omnivorous mammals that often climb trees in search of food. The spines on their back provide camouflage as well as protection from natural predators—typically other small mammals. Though primarily nocturnal, porcupines do occasionally graze during the day, eating the twigs, roots, and stems of bushes, coniferous trees, and other flora. Porcupine quills normally lie flat against the creature's body, but stand stiffly on end when the porcupine feels threatened.

Combat Stats

5 (1d8+1)

13, touch 13, flat-footed 12 (+1 Dex, +2 size)

Init

Speed

30 ft.

Fort

Ref

Will

-1

BAB

CMB

-1

CMD

9 (13 vs. trip)

Melee: tail slap +2 (1d3)
Defensive Abilities: quills
Racial Modifiers: +4 Stealth in grass

Ability Scores

str

dex

con

int

-4

wis

-1

cha

-3

Feats

Lightning Reflexes

Special Abilities

Quills from text

Feats, Traits & Items

Lightning Reflexes from Feat

You get a +2 bonus on all Reflex saving throws.

Calculated: +2 Ref

Skills

Climb +5, Stealth +9 (+13 in grass)

Details

Type: Animal
Alignment: N
Size: Tiny
Environment: temperate forests or plains
Organization: solitary, pair, or prickle (3-6)
Treasure: none
Senses: low-light vision; Perception -1
Source: Bestiary 3

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